Howzat! Kerry Packer's War

Howzat! Kerry Packer's War (2012)

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Howzat! Kerry Packer's War is how legendary media mogul Kerry Packer fought a cricket war by secretly signing up 50 of the world's greatest players to form a breakaway tournament. Packer took on the Australian Cricket Board and MCCC in a war over TV rights and threw the cricket world into turmoil by creating ‘World Series Cricket'. He knew the players, who had been underpaid for years, were on the point of rebellion against the cricket authorities. His rebel games clashed head-on with official test matches, and the war was on. Polishing an idea by John Cornell, Packer fought a bitter two-year battle against the cricket establishment doing its best to protect the hundred-year legacy of pride in the traditional nature of the poorly paid game. The result changed cricket forever.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:30 (120 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Part 2Aug 26, 2012
S01E01Part 1Aug 19, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' premiere?

'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' premiered on August 19, 2012.

Who directed 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'?

'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' was directed by Daina Reid.

Who played Kerry Packer in the TV show?

Lachy Hulme portrayed Kerry Packer in 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'.

What is the main storyline of the show?

'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' tells the story of Kerry Packer's battle to establish World Series Cricket.

Who played the role of Ian Chappell?

Abe Forsythe played the role of Ian Chappell in 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'.

Which network aired 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'?

'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' aired on the Nine Network.

Who played the role of Dennis Lillee?

Brendan Cowell portrayed Dennis Lillee in 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'.

How many episodes are there in 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'?

'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' consists of two episodes.

Who played the role of Rod Marsh?

Damon Gameau played Rod Marsh in 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'.

What is the genre of 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'?

'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' is a sports drama miniseries.

Who played the role of Tony Greig?

Matthew Le Nevez portrayed Tony Greig in 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'.

Who wrote the screenplay for 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'?

Christopher Lee wrote the screenplay for 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'.

Did 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' won the AACTA Award for Best Telefeature or Mini Series in 2013.

Who played the role of Greg Chappell?

Brendan Cowell portrayed Greg Chappell in 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'.

What is the runtime of each episode in 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War'?

Each episode of 'Howzat! Kerry Packer's War' has a runtime of approximately 120 minutes.

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